Is Ontario’s Bill 60 Changing Housing Rules? Everything You Need to Know

In late 2025, Ontario introduced a sweeping piece of legislation that is already reshaping the rental and eviction landscape: Bill 60, officially titled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025. While the government has promoted it as part of a broader effort to speed up housing construction and modernize infrastructure, the most controversial impact of the bill comes from the major changes it introduces to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

The law passed in November 2025 and came into force immediately after receiving Royal Assent on November 27, 2025. Since then, landlords, tenants, legal experts, and housing advocates have been trying to understand what this means for Ontario’s already strained rental market.

This breakdown explains what Bill 60 actually does, how eviction rules will change, why it has sparked public protests, and how the government is defending it.

What Is Ontario’s Bill 60?

Bill 60 is a wide-ranging legislative package introduced by Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government. Its stated goals include:

• Cutting red tape for developers

• Accelerating construction timelines

• Reducing the backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)

• Increasing supply in Ontario’s tight rental market

Although the bill covers infrastructure and development processes, the most talked-about portion is Schedule 12, which directly amends the Residential Tenancies Act.

How Will Bill 60 Change Ontario’s Housing and Tenancy Rules?

Below are the most significant changes, updated with insights from the full discussion in the podcast.

1. Compensation Rules for Personal-Use Evictions

Previously: Landlords were required to pay tenants one month’s rent when issuing an N12 eviction for landlord’s own use.

Now: If landlords provide at least 120 days’ (four months) notice, no compensation is required.

If they provide less than 120 days (minimum 60), the compensation rules still apply.

The concern is that removing the financial barrier may encourage more own-use evictions, especially for long-term tenants. Critics say it lowers the cost of turning over a unit and re-renting it at market rates.

2. Faster Eviction Filings for Non-Payment of Rent

Non-payment has long been the biggest cause of delays at the LTB.

Old rule: Tenants had 14–15 days to pay arrears.

New rule: Tenants now have only seven days.

This cuts the grace period in half. Landlords can now move to file for eviction one week after serving an N4, instead of waiting two full weeks.

This is one of the most dramatic timeline accelerations in the bill.

3. Restrictions on Raising New Issues at Eviction Hearings

Under the old Section 82 rules, tenants could show up at an eviction hearing and raise new issues like:

• Maintenance problems

• Safety concerns

• Harassment

They could do so even without previously filing a complaint.

Bill 60 eliminates this last-minute defense strategy.

Now tenants must:

• Notify the LTB in advance if they want to raise issues

• Pay 50% of the arrears owed before the hearing to have those issues heard

The government argues this prevents abuse of the system. Tenant advocates say this creates a financial barrier that may shut out valid complaints.

4. Shorter Appeal and Review Deadlines

Previously: 30 daysNow: 15 days

Both landlords and tenants must act twice as fast if they believe the LTB made an error. The government says this ensures decisions are finalized more quickly.

5. Defining “Persistent Late Payment” as Grounds for Eviction

This is one of the biggest practical changes for both sides.

The bill creates a clear definition of chronic late payment, meaning tenants who repeatedly pay late even if they eventually pay can be evicted more easily.

The exact thresholds will be defined through regulation, but may look like:

• X late payments within Y months

• a demonstrated pattern of missed due dates

Landlords view this as necessary to run their business. Advocates worry it will disproportionately affect renters living paycheck-to-paycheck.

6. Limiting the LTB’s Ability to Postpone Evictions

Section 83 of the RTA used to give adjudicators broad discretion to delay or deny evictions due to hardship.

Bill 60 restricts this discretion.

The government can now impose rules that limit when adjudicators can intervene, reducing last-minute extensions that have previously prolonged cases by months.

7. Faster Enforcement Through More Sheriffs

Eviction orders mean little without enforcement. Sheriff backlogs have been a major problem across Ontario.

Bill 60 authorizes the hiring of more sheriffs and gives enforcement priority to eviction orders.

The goal is to prevent situations where landlords wait weeks or months after winning a case for an eviction to actually take place.

Why Are Tenant Groups Concerned?

Housing advocates, legal clinics, and tenant organizations argue that Bill 60:

• Makes evictions easier and quicker

• Reduces opportunities for tenants to defend themselves

• Creates financial barriers to raising maintenance issues

• Increases the risk of displacement for vulnerable renters

• Was rushed through with minimal public consultation

Protests erupted during the final vote, with groups chanting slogans like “people over profits.”Media attention spiked after Premier Ford responded to protestors by telling them to “go find a job.”

What Is the Government’s Position?

The Ontario government frames Bill 60 as a necessary intervention to fix a broken system.

Their key arguments:

• LTB delays discourage landlords from renting out units

• Abusive delay tactics harm small landlords

• Faster turnover encourages more units to enter the market

• A more efficient system will increase rental supply and reduce pressure on rents

They also emphasize the broader housing strategy targeting 1.5 million new homes by 2031.

Does Bill 60 Affect Rent Control or Lease Terms?

Early drafts suggested consultations on eliminating “indefinite leases,” which raised alarms about weakening rent control protections.

This proposal was removed after public pushback. However, critics argue that faster eviction mechanisms may indirectly impact stability by allowing quicker turnover to market rents.

Summary

Bill 60 represents one of the most substantial overhauls to Ontario’s rental rules in years. While the government presents it as a solution to delays and housing shortages, many fear it could deepen instability for tenants and accelerate evictions.

As Ontario begins implementing these changes, landlords, tenants, and investors should understand how the new rules alter timelines, defenses, and obligations.

The real-world impact will become clearer in the months ahead, but one thing is certain. Bill 60 marks a major shift in how Ontario balances landlord and tenant rights.

To stay ahead of these changes and make the right decisions for your rental property, reach out to IPS Property Management for expert guidance.